Change IP Address in Windows 7 &
Vista

This article will show you how to easily change your IP address in
Windows 7 and Vista, within just a few minutes. However, it is very important
that you follow those steps very closely. In particular, the instructions
for disconnecting and reconnecting hardware, and turning hardware ON/OFF,
are extremely important. So as much as you may be tempted skip a step,
doing so will just waste your time.

You most likely already have your own reasons for wanting to change
your IP address in Vista/7. Perhaps you're concerned about privacy,
or wish to throw off marketers that track your surfing habits. Whatever
the case may be, be sure to also delete your browser cookies after making
the changes below. Cookies can also be used to track your surfing, and
failure to clear them may render your IP change useless.

ONE WARNING: Your ISP may not appreciate subscribers who change their
IP address frequently, and doing so may result in surcharges, or even
service disruption. Therefore, if you need a more versatile option,
be sure to check out our homepage for other options.

STEP #1 - If you have a router:

Turn both your router AND your modem OFF.

Disconnect the router from your computer and modem.

Connect your modem directly to your computer.

Restart your computer and modem.

Wait 30-60 seconds for connection to restart.

After restarting, surf to some websites to make sure that your
connection is back online.

(If you have any trouble reconnecting to the Internet, try restarting
your modem+computer again, and then disabling/enabling your Local
Area Connection)

STEP #11:

Remember to clear your browser cookies before surfing. Otherwise, it's
possible that websites will simply associate your previous IP with your
new one by identifying an already installed cookie.

As mentioned earlier, you should really not use this method more than
once per week unless you're sure it's okay with your ISP. If you need
to do so more often, you should consider other methods, whether that
be our IP Changer or another solution.

Thank you for reading "How to Change your
IP Address in Windows 7 and Vista"